Buccinum undatum
Substrate and environment
- Exclusively a marine species
- The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
- The species crawls on the seafloor
- The species can be found between 0 and 200 Meters.
- Common species.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 15 cm
- Maximum age known : 10 year(s)
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- Diet : Bivalve mollusks - Carrion
Relationship with humans
- The species is good to eat
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing
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Wellhornschnecke
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